~ health and 2 a ment ee ee ila ect In Miami Beach WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER Four Freedoms Hotel Opens For Unionists The Four Freedoms Hotels project, a joint venture on be- half of trade union retirees, got under way in Miami Beach last month as the President Madison Hotel reopened. The hotel is the first unit of what will eventually be a coast- to coast chain of union sponsored, paces a residential hotels for retiree. William R. Steinberg, head of the Four Freedoms project and president of the American Radio Association, stated as the hotel opened that the project’s founders have “believed for a long time that something beyond a pension plan is necessary and desirable for many trade union retirees.” The President Madison will offer permanent living with the carefree pleasures of a vacation at the all- inclusive price of $125 monthly per person. The hotel has 205 guest rooms, each with private bath, radio, telephone and central air “conditioning. There will be nothing institu- tional about the hotel which will have special features for the safety of retirees. Meals will be prepared by trained dietitians. Some 20 unions and central bodies, including Steelworkers, National Maritime Union, Office mployees, Operative Potters, American Radio Association, IUE District 4 and the Woodworkers, have endorsed the project. De- tailed information may be obtained by writing Four Freedoms Hotels, Inc., 233 Broadway, New York N.Y. 7, 1.U.D. Bulletin. We Think Smoking Is Safer ““People look upon smoking as a tranquilizer. For the man over 40 who shouldn’t smoke for health reasons, I think flirting is a suit- able alternative. A man loves his wife more for having other wo- men friends.” British physician Dr. Alistair Mackinnon From Page 1 ‘Protest’ of Bills 43 and 123 (the Trade Unions Act, 1959, and an Act Lanning strikes in the civil ser- vice). ' Views registered with the Gov- ernment stated outright opposition to the employers’ demand to de- prive the trade unions of the right to negotiate the check-off. Strong language used on this point sug- gested “hypocrisy” about the alleged employers’ protection of the workers’ interests. Provoca- tive action of this nature could only lead to a further disintegra- tion of industrial relations, it was claime (See also reports on unemploy- ment, forestry, and hours of work, In addition to the subjects mentioned above, the Federation’s brief presented the views of organized labour on: the Minimum Wage Act; Annual Holidays With Pay Act; apprenticeship; the Lien Act; provincial health plan; provincial elections act; Jur Duty; Co-operative Drug Stores; Traffic Safety; Education; Natural Resources; Hydro-electric power; Racial Discrimination; hospital facilities; and . alcoholic beverages. From Page 1 ‘Loggers’ A continuing effort had been made to conduct educational classes. 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Bulletin first unit of ie union-sponsored, non-profit Four h, Purpose of the bell, retired member of the Is is to provide an National From Page 1 Policies © critics ‘to compare the record of the IWA with that of other unions. In any such comparison, note other conditions as well as wage rates. The IWA has con- cerned itself about contract terms, which have permanency, and which form a permanent part of working conditions. On this basis the IWA has won more for its members than any other Union He deplored ill-founded criti- cism from within the Union, on the part of members who had not been able to satisfy their own per- sonal ambitions. “Let us always remember,” he said,, “the tradi- tions of the IWA have created an atmosphere which is rmost unfa- vourable to the activities of per- sons interested only in self.” “Tough Realism” The loggers’ representatives were reminded that within three months the Union will again en- ter coast negotiations. He urged the adoption of “tough realism”. “On our negotiating team there are no professional, which means that there are no ‘softies’. Its often harder to be tough in a realistic way than to follow what may appear at the time to be the popular course. To take the popu- lar course is too frequently urged by those who care little for the final advantages to be preserved or gained for the members.” More than one third of the re- solutions before the convention demanded some form of political action, he pointed out. He sai “We need the right to express ourselves on the political field as well as on the economic front. We must do this with the same in- dependence. We are now building one of the strongest weapons in Canada to achieve this purpose.” “There’s no use talking in the bunkhouses or behind stumps, un- less you plan to act in line with the desires so expressed. In twenty-five years we have made great progress in outlook. What was radical twenty-five years ago is regarded as conservative to- day.” Con Do The Job “Basically the IWA is in a bet- ter position than ever before to carry out its obligations to its members. This is because the Union has carefully built those conditions necessary to protect the interests of its members.” “The continuing policy of' the TWA will be a two-pronged effort, (1) to protect the econ- ‘omic position of our people, and (2) to secure the additional provisions necessary to better their living standards and social security.” The fuse is the “watch dog” of electrical safety. The difference between a 15 and a 30 ampere fuse can be deadly. New Radio Program — For Labour A radio programme on Fair Employment Practices will be heard on the “Canada Work” series during the month of Feb. — ruary. The programme will be given me consists of the following 1. A talk by Mr. G. R. Carroll, Fair Employment Practices Diyj- sion, Federal Department of La- bour, Ottawa. The talk is entitled “Canadian Legislation and Mea- sures Prohibiting Discrimination in Employment”. Week of Febto, ary 5. 2. A dramatized story of pre judice, discrimination and the law entitled “Try, Try Again”. Week of February 12. 3. A play entitled “No better or No Worse” which is a dramatized production about racial and reli- gious tolerance in a Canadian community. Week of February 19. 4. A talk by Prof. Marcus Long, Department of Philosophy, Uni- versity of Toronto. The talk is entitled “The Roots and Causes of Prejudice.” Week of February 6. As times of broadcast are sub- ject to change without notice, it ‘vill be necessary to check with local stations for date and time of broadcast on the “Canada at Work” series. more Canadians buy PIONEER than any other chain saw! More Canadians put their faith in the Aan 6 and reliability of PIONEER CHAIN SAWS. Pioneer outsells all competitive makes in Canada. YALE LT Motor Supply Ltd. & Royal Outboard Marine 86 Main Street eee se B.C. 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